Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday, alleging that corruption, political violence, and poor law and order have become the “culture” of West Bengal under the ruling party.
Addressing an election rally in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, Irani accused the TMC government of failing to ensure safety, development, and transparency in governance. She claimed that the state has witnessed repeated incidents of alleged corruption scandals and rising crime, which she said reflected a “deep-rooted pattern” in the administration.
“Corruption and TMC have become synonymous. Violence and TMC have become synonymous. This is not an accident anymore; it has become their culture,” Irani said during her speech, sharply criticising the ruling party’s decade-long governance.
She further alleged that ordinary citizens in the state are suffering due to weak law enforcement and political interference in administration. According to her, West Bengal has been “held back” from development because of what she described as a system of patronage and misgovernance.
Irani also appealed to voters to support the BJP, claiming that only a change in government could bring accountability and restore law and order in the state. She said the BJP’s focus would be on transparency, women’s safety, and job creation if voted to power.
The TMC, however, has consistently rejected such allegations, calling them politically motivated ahead of elections. Party leaders argue that the BJP is attempting to “mislead voters” by exaggerating incidents and ignoring the state’s welfare schemes and development work.
Political tensions between the BJP and TMC have intensified in recent weeks as campaigning gains momentum. Both parties have been trading sharp accusations over corruption, central agency actions, and governance issues.
The remarks by Smriti Irani add to the ongoing high-decibel political battle in West Bengal, where both national and regional parties are stepping up their campaign rhetoric ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.
